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Look at your axle. There's a slightly pumpkin shaped fitting on the axle. That's your differential carrier. The differential is inside of that, and it's what allows your wheels to rotate at different speeds when you make a turn or round a corner. The differential fluid goes into that. You'll probably have to remove the back cover off the differential carrier in order to drain the old fluid. You'll also have to scrape off the old gasket and replace it with a new gasket and RTV sealant. If it's been sitting for five years, you should change that fluid, or have a shop do it. The diff oil is probably no good anymore, and will not properly lubricate the pinions and ring gear, and will cause it to wear prematurely. If you're unsure of how to do this, a Chiltons or Haynes manual for your vehicle would be a good purchase.

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